Largest water drop-shaped installation of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition on display tomorrow (with photos)

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     The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition, the large-scale art installations exhibition in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, will present a 28.8-metre-tall water drop-shaped installation for the first time tomorrow (May 11). It is by far the largest of its kind among similar exhibitions. The exhibition will run until June 13 at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section).

     In her speech at the launching ceremony for the giant water drop-shaped installation today (May 10), the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said that the installation is by far the largest and tallest of its kind, signifying that the uninterrupted water supply from Dongjiang to Hong Kong over the past 60 years is like a mother's unconditional love and care for her children. She encouraged the public to visit the exhibition with family and friends on Mother's Day and take photos with the giant water drop-shaped installation at the beautiful Victoria Harbourfront, and reinforce their understanding about the importance of Dongjiang water and be grateful for the care rendered by the country.

     Other officiating guests included the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau; the Acting Director of Water Supplies, Mr Stanley Chan; internationally acclaimed artist Simon Ma; Vice Chairmen of the DC Charity Foundation Mr Richard Lo and Mr Edwin Chuang; and the director of the Po Leung Kuk, Ms Fay Cheung.

     The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was specially created by Simon Ma in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang's water supply to Hong Kong. The display of "never-fall" water drop-shaped installations of various sizes symbolises the vitality that Dongjiang water brings to Hong Kong and social inclusion, as well as the "never-give-up spirit" of Hong Kong people. Please visit event webpage for details of the exhibition.

Ends/Saturday, May 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 23:19

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Launching ceremony for the largest water drop-shaped installation of the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong was held today (May 10). Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, speaking at the ceremony.

The Water Supplies Department today (May 10) held the launching ceremony for the largest water drop-shaped installation of the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section). Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (third left); the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau (first right); the Acting Director of Water Supplies, Mr Stanley Chan (second left); internationally acclaimed artist Simon Ma (first left); Vice Chairmen of DC Charity Foundation, Mr Richard Lo (third right); and the Director of the Po Leung Kuk, Ms Fay Cheung (second right) at the ceremony.

The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition, the large-scale art installations exhibition in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, will present a 28.8-metre-tall water drop-shaped installation for the first time tomorrow (May 11). It is by far the largest of its kind among similar exhibitions.